A bit about us

Would you like to be part of a community not just an organisation? Where you’re treated as an individual while still being part of a wider community? Where you have the flexibility to work anywhere at any time? Finch is an award-winning risk management business, where you can do exactly that.

Our community consists of consulting experts, support members and a network of associates working together to deliver asset management, process safety and health and safety services to our clients. We are known for being pragmatic with innovative ideas that have purpose and application. This is why our clients, from many diverse sectors, operating from single small sites or multiple global locations, refer us to others and invite us to work with them time and time again.

Our mission is to grow sustainably with our clients by helping them learn from failure and to embrace success. Wherever people, process and plant come together, our experts offer constructive and candid analysis of the sensitive and complex issues. We build confidence by carefully applying and aligning our health and safety, process safety, and asset management knowledge with our clients’ needs. Underpinning our collective success is integrity and the trusted relationships fostered between expert, clients and others.

The Position

We are currently seeking a highly knowledgeable individual with expertise in assessing and mitigating occupational health hazards in a wide variety of work environments. You will collaborate closely with clients to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and will provide expert guidance on the design and implementation of exposure controls. You will be experienced in management systems auditing and comfortable designing and delivering worker health training programmes. If you are passionate about improving workplace health and possess strong analytical and communication skills, we invite you to join our dynamic team of professionals.

The successful candidate will be invited to join our 6-month onboarding programme, where you will learn the full Finch process: from how enquiries are dealt with to client visits, report writing and following up. During this time, you will have the support of a buddy and also a mentor to guide you through the process.

Profile

We are looking for an engaging Occupational Hygiene Consultant to join our community, based in the UK. We are particularly looking for a consultant with a strong ability to apply the relevant legislation and guidance from first principles in what could be a variety of familiar and unfamiliar workplace situations. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, assisting with building our core competencies across multiple sectors. The main responsibilities for this role will be to provide guidance on compliance with health and safety legislation and guidance to colleagues and clients and, following training to provide expert witness services to the court.

Key requirements

• Must hold a Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene, and be a Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene.
• Have at least 5 years experience working in industry.
• Have a demonstrably in-depth and expert knowledge of the application of health and safety legislation, guidance, and pragmatism across a wide range of industries.
• Have a demonstrable ability to use and examples of using that depth and knowledge in novel and challenging circumstances.
• Have exceptional communication skills.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team, or to lead it.
• Have a strong ability to attract and develop new clients.
• Have a strong ability to develop new work in specialist areas.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of H&S Law and regulatory guidance, its use, and application.
• Develop, support, and enhance the growth of the health and safety capability within Finch.

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunties for professional development and continuing education, including support towards achieving the Diploma of Professional Competence in Occupational Hygiene
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.